cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Somersham
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Somersham
Somersham is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Earith, 18km from Ely Cathedral.
Somersham is in England, United Kingdom, with about 3,500 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Earith, about 4 km away.
Somersham is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England. Somersham lies approximately 9 miles (14 km) east of Huntingdon and 4 miles (6 km) north of St Ives. Somersham is situated within Huntingdonshire which is a non-metropolitan district of Cambridgeshire as well as being a historic county ofRead more
England.
There has been a settlement in this corner of the country for at least 2,500 years and probably much longer than that. The village may not be full of ancient buildings, but it possesses a rich heritage of recorded history. Somersham lies on the Greenwich meridian line. There is a marker on the pavement in the High Street denoting the location of the October 1884 Greenwich Prime Zero meridian line.
There was once a railway station at Somersham connecting it to the towns of March and St Ives, as well as a short branch to Ramsey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Somersham?
Within an hour or so of Somersham: Ely Cathedral (18 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (21 km), The Backs, Cambridge (21 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (40 km).
Are there any good drives near Somersham?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit and Monsal Trail.
Where is Somersham?
Somersham is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Earith.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,524
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.3833, 0.0000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Somersham
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
21 km · about 25 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
45 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
50 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Somersham
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 21 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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